Mastering Linux Administration: A comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and maintaining Linux systems in the modern data center

Develop advanced skills for working with Linux systems on-premises and in the cloudKey FeaturesBecome proficient in everyday Linux administration tasks by mastering the Linux command line and using automationWork with the Linux filesystem, packages, users, processes, and daemonsDeploy Linux to the cloud with AWS, Azure, and KubernetesBook DescriptionLinux plays a significant role in modern data center management and provides great versatility in deploying and managing your workloads on-premises and in the cloud. This book covers the important topics you need to know about for your everyday Linux administration tasks. The book starts by helping you understand the Linux command line and how to work with files, packages, and filesystems. You'll then begin administering network services and hardening security, and learn about cloud computing, containers, and orchestration. Once you've learned how to work with the command line, you'll explore the essential Linux commands for managing users, processes, and daemons and discover how to secure your Linux environment using application security frameworks and firewall managers. As you advance through the chapters, you'll work with containers, hypervisors, virtual machines, Ansible, and Kubernetes. You'll also learn how to deploy Linux to the cloud using AWS and Azure. By the end of this Linux book, you'll be well-versed with Linux and have mastered everyday administrative tasks using workflows spanning from on-premises to the cloud. If you also find yourself adopting DevOps practices in the process, we'll consider our mission accomplished.What you will learnUnderstand how Linux works and learn basic to advanced Linux administration skillsExplore the most widely used commands for managing the Linux filesystem, network, security, and moreGet to grips with different networking and messaging protocolsFind out how Linux security works and how to configure SELinux, AppArmor, and Linux iptablesWork with virtual machines and containers and understand container orchestration with KubernetesWork with containerized workflows using Docker and KubernetesAutomate your configuration management workloads with AnsibleWho this book is forIf you are a Linux administrator who wants to understand the fundamentals and as well as modern concepts of Linux system administration, this book is for you. Windows System Administrators looking to extend their knowledge to the Linux OS will also benefit from this book.Table of ContentsInstalling Linux and Setting up the EnvironmentLinux Structure, Basic Commands, Files and Text EditorsLinux Software ManagementManaging User Accounts and PermissionsWorking with Processes, Signals, Services and DisksLinux Server Setup and Remote AdministrationBasic Networking with Linux: TCP/IP and Network ConfigurationConfiguring Servers: Print, Web, FTP, Samba, NFS, E-Mail, DNS, DHCPSecuring Linux: AppArmor, SELinux, PAM, Cryptography, iptables, firewallsDisaster recovery, diagnostics and troubleshootingShort Introduction to Cloud ComputingWorking with Containers and Virtual MachinesOrchestration with KubernetesDeploying to the Cloud: OpenStack, AWS, AzureInfrastructure and Automation with Ansible